入讀副學士當然希望能接駁學士學位，對我來說，這更是一個機會令我認識自己，找到自己真正感興趣的領域。我一開始並沒有訂立目標，例如GPA要「爆四」。然而我不斷提醒自己：只要盡力就好，不要留任何遺憾。憑著這個信念，我在就讀副學士的一年裡收穫良多，亦結識到一班志同道合的朋友！

要重新升上大學，副學士這條路並不容易，但只要你肯盡力做好每份功課、每個測驗和考試，不要以得過且過的心態對待他們，努力總會得到回報。路途中質疑自己時，我會望望身邊的人，告訴自己當大家都很努力，你有什麼理由退縮，以此激勵自己。

If you have a strong interest in language and communication like I do, then the Associate of Arts in Languages and Humanities might be the right programme for you. You’d get to experience different aspects of the humanities topics before you choose a stream that suits you in second year of study. Here in AALH, I met some great teachers, like Ms. Janice and Dr. Ming, who taught me Literary Linguistics and Introduction to Philosophy respectively. Be assertive and try out new things. Make your time here the best as it can be. Study hard and have a good time.

光陰似箭，昔日徬徨迷惘的心情與現在興奮雀 躍的心情形成強烈的對比。這一年，歷經波 折，但亦能遇到一群志同道合的朋友以及循循 善誘的老師，大家互相勉勵，共同渡過短暫而 忙碌的副學士生活。有時候，繞一條較長的路 未必是壞事，只因它可能會為你帶來意外的收 穫。

感恩一進來就遇到不少良師益友，令我很快可以適應下來。學習當然有辛苦既時候，但只要肯捱肯拼搏，有謂天道酬勤，必定會有美好的成果。
The road to happiness is paved with adversity.

My two-year study at HKU SPACE CC was such a  wonderful journey for me as it gave me a second chance to achieve my university dream. I had gained knowledge from the lecturers and met a lot of lovable friends. I will never forget those days we strove for our dreams together. I am going to study Linguistics at CUHK to achieve my dream of helping children with language difficulties. Thank you, HKU SPACE CC, for making my dream come true!

I never expected to step into such a welcoming environment at HKU SPACE. The lecturers were all very heart-warming and eager to help, whether the issues were academic or personal. I have met new friends that I still have contact with and are very close to this day. The experiences I had with my fellow classmates, academically and socially, were very valuable for my personal development. All in all, communication is definitely key around HKU SPACE.

HKU SPACE CC provides us a friendly learning environment and professional courses. With the patience and guidance from teachers, I am admitted to university with my friends.

Consummate facilities are provided to students. After changing to a new learning environment, I found the pleasure of learning, which allow me to understand the meaning of studying and a set of learning methods that most suit me.

Two years in HKU SPACE CC has passed in the blink of an eye, to conclude my studies, I’d say I’m grateful for everything as being an “astronaut”. Here in the boundless universe of knowledge, it is easy to get lost, to feel abandoned, especially when you have been discouraged by the unsatisfactory results in public examinations; yet, CC is just like a spaceship, providing you with everything you need, getting you prepared for your destination.

For me, CC is exactly where I started my literary journey. As a student in the English Studies theme, I have had the best experience in finding my own way. “You’ll never know unless you try,” Without the wide range of choices provided by the College, I would not be who I am proud of today, a literature enthusiast. With the top quality lectures, accompanied by the best lecturers, all CC has taught me is to have faith. Have faith in yourself, think big, wear your best confidence; then someday when you walk out of the College, you’d look back (like a boss), you’d smile and whisper, “Thank you.”

HKU SPACE CC has enabled me to achieve my goal of entering university, because teachers in HKU SPACE CC were willing to help with my learning, and SDCS equipped me with important knowledge of non-JUPAS applications. When I came across any questions about lecture concepts, I asked my teachers after lessons or by email. Their willingness to address my queries helped me to understand the concepts more clearly and to digest such concepts more effectively. They also offered me clear guidance on developing my assignments in the right direction. Regarding further studies activities organised by SDCS, I benefited from an information session on ‘local study opportunities’, a sharing session on ‘successful university applications’, workshops on ‘choosing a university and writing a personal statement’ and ‘effective interview skills for university applications and mock interviews for university admission’, as well as an briefing session by an individual university/programme. I learnt important strategies for non-JUPAS applications and related interview skills after participating in these activities. Moreover, during individual counselling, counsellors solved my questions about university applications, and taught me stress management skills. In short, HKU SPACE CC has made my dream of entering university come true, with helpful teachers and support for non-JUPAS applications.

Studying in college can be stressful and miserable. I am glad that I asked myself 3 questions during the past two years. The first question was “What are you going to focus on?” After being defeated in the public examinations, most students chose to focus on the fact that they were not good at studying. That was why they often felt frustrated. Instead, I looked at it from a completely different perspective. I thought of the experience as a way to grow and learn, which let me stay positive and motivated. The next question was “What meanings do you ascribe to things?”, the defeat in public examination meant nothing but a time for me to change. Certainly, there were problems in my learning strategies and I had to improve them. Finally, “What are you going to do?”. I chose to put all my laser focus on studying. During this journey, I am grateful to meet my best friend, the most inspiring teacher in my life. I am not a fan of cliché, but the moral of my story is very simple. When life gives you lemons, please, please make lemonade.

Two years of college life have passed in a flash, but the memories of our college lives will definitely last for a life time. As the prominent Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes states, “for a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, dizziness in the head, weakness in the stomach, and other inconveniences”. We have all achieved great things in our college life at HKU SPACE CC through hard work and dedication. The most crucial thing that HKU SPACE CC has taught me is: just remember that we can. We can try, we can fail, and we can try again. Yes, we can.

2 years of adventure at HKU SPACE CC was rewarding and terrific! One’s triumph only comes after acquiring a positive attitude, staying conscious and having good work ethic. Teachers at HKU SPACE CC are the lighthouse in the middle of the sea, they guide us, students, to those mentioned qualities with heart and passion; whenever we have questions on studies, we are given sincere help and useful methods to deal with them. On top of that, we are driven to achieve and explore our potentials. The Division of English offers a wide range of activities to students so they can learn and practice their English outside the classroom. The annual English Singing Contest and Speech Competition are just two examples. Students who are either afraid of public speaking or only need the stage to shine are given a chance to explore their potentials. It is not solely about the result, but the process of overcoming hurdles, and knowing what our strongest suits are. In HKU SPACE CC, we are taught strong values and have the right mentality we need, so that we would not shy away when the opportunity arises.

自港大附屬學院畢業後，我於同年入讀香港大學文學院二年級，主修比較文學。 自己一直有志入讀港大文學院，這成了我選擇港大附屬學院的主要原因。很幸運地學院讓我直接入讀副學士二年級，雖然已經畢業多年，回想起「那些年」，仍很懷念在學院讀書的日子。學院的講師都十分有教學熱誠，備課充份，知識廣博，樂意與學生分享看法，這無形中訓練我的獨立思維能力。我很享受同學一起努力學習的日子，大家都以升讀大學為目標，一起奮鬥的感覺很好！在港大附屬學院學習讓我日後更易適應大學課程，且有很好的成績。

I remember I started studying at HKU SPACE Community College with a sense of inferiority, feeling incapable of advancing into a higher degree. However, with the dedicated and supportive teaching from professional teachers at the college, I realized I could become a better person if I endeavoured myself to be. Our lecturers didn't treat us as losers but as potential warriors ready to fight our way to a brighter future. All that I learnt from the college enabled me to enter a local university as a senior year student and graduated with First-class Honours. Now that I am studying a Postgraduate Diploma in Education to equip myself to become a teacher, which has always been my dream job, I do think that my two-year study at the college was an indispensable part of what made me a better and more mature person today. It has been one of the most fruitful experiences of my life. A detour path won't make us less competitive. It's the experience we gain that counts - failures make us grow, setbacks make us stronger, and learning to deal with them can make a huge difference.